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\"The CNA class kind of helped me determine that,\" said Morgan, a 2019 graduate, who described taking medical terminology and the district’s certified nursing assistant course. She said the CNA coursework covered patient activities, vital signs and other skills and included clinical hours at a nursing home required for CNA certification. Morgan added that completing the CNA certification \"adds a point on to your nursing application,\" and that her instructor also helped the class obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) provider CPR certification, which she said is a common requirement for nursing programs.

Lauren Franks, another alumna who spoke, said an internship course \"helped me get into preparation mode for the hospital\" and that the internship experience — though cut short by the start of the COVID-19 pandemic — confirmed her interest in nursing.

Muscle Shoals Career Academy Principal Mr. Madden also reported storm damage at the facility following a tornado. \"We had 52 holes in the membranes,\" he said, describing the roof membrane damage, separated awning sections and displaced metal that punctured membrane coverings. He said some doors and parts of HVAC units were damaged but that interior spaces did not appear to have immediate water intrusion.

Board members and staff framed the alumni remarks as examples of how career-technical education can provide practical skills and credentialing; the principal said the district would address the storm damage. The transcript does not record a vote or formal directive for repair funding during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Highlight Video - February 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the February 2025 work session, two alumni credited Muscle Shoals Career Academy classes — including a certified nursing assistant (CNA) course and medical terminology — with helping them enter nursing; Career Academy principal reported storm damage to the building’s roof and awning.","taxTitle","Events, Alabama","taxId",64828,"location","Alabama","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6507520,"Muscle Shoals board presents resolution commending competition cheer team’s national finish",166,516000,682000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2466422-042aa6b636c3ca067971433494b16668&start=516&end=682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2466422-042aa6b636c3ca067971433494b16668/thumbnail_516000.jpg","/articles/6507520/Alabama/Muscle-Shoals-board-presents-resolution-commending-competition-cheer-teams-national-finish","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6507520-56714d41ed01c4b9c78da64045e2ae1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203900&Signature=SitO5xtB1xrCjMuaK8W21stM6aRBz1WRzE8kmYw1Ho3W9UTIjKyfS5WJZPogVXATLnB9twOzWZda1rQIRnG7CdNJfc8kgNV5AUxThX6bv-Nkw2z3HeFq8lSE4oy3nK~2fqHtkzmKTCh3J8jWHQkx-J2MH8Qa4Ag38i1kbv-G~5QbiGnLUozfd3SeOdoJMmY-N~q7ralFP8KuKbZGOjXPVdTUqb8c0ikD-n4sEAqZPHc~zXqOfj65uWUjWm2NFWcdhndSJ0U1fMEzyFydXMXeJn5LsmzwdRSZDz3BteJkdzJipDxFnP1LQ4A3hOywtX47NWw149Sp1xaM0iXGGj2BVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscle Shoals City Board of Education presented a resolution in February 2025 commending the Muscle Shoals High School competition cheer team for advancing to the National Cheerleader Competition in Orlando and finishing 14th overall.

The board’s resolution praised the team’s “discipline, practice and healthy competition” and cited the team’s advancement through semifinals to the finals at the national event. The resolution named the roster and coaches and noted the team competed against 48 teams at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando.

Board members said the team’s national placement followed the program’s first-year national appearance the previous season and highlighted the program as an example of the district’s focus on academic and extracurricular excellence. The resolution was presented on behalf of the board; no formal roll-call vote or mover/second was recorded in the meeting transcript.

The resolution listed team members including Leah Ashford, Natalie Carpenter, Sophia Croto, Avery Claire Davis, Brianna Graham, Madison Hawkins, Grayson Kelsey, Annie Lane, Bradley Lawler, Annalene Newton, Lee Ellis Owen, Avery Poss, Addison Reed, Haylen Scott, Annie Shores, Shady Skipworth, Macy Stoddard and Gracie Tedder. The document named head coach Jane Hollis Poovey and assistant coach Faith Burrow.

Board members and the superintendent offered congratulatory remarks and presented the resolution to the team during the work session held at the Career Academy.","At a February 2025 work session held at the Muscle Shoals Career Academy, the Muscle Shoals City Board of Education presented a resolution recognizing the Muscle Shoals High School competition cheer team for advancing to nationals and finishing 14th at the National Cheerleader Competition in Orlando.","actionData","errors"]

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Career Academy alumni tell board CNA and medical-terminology classes helped launch nursing careers; principal reports roof damage after storm

Muscle Shoals board presents resolution commending competition cheer team’s national finish